Crosbyton in Crosby County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Crosbyton Cemetery

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

1. Crosbyton Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Established in 1909, this cemetery was once part of a 90,000-acre ranch operated by the C. B. Livestock Company. Julian Bassett, part owner of the company and donor of the Crosbyton townsite, also gave the land for this burial ground when James Boggs, a cowboy on the ranch, was ill and was thought to be dying. The first burial was that of 18-month-old Willie Oliver. Others interred here include Julian Bassett and many other early settlers who were influential in the development of the area. The Crosbyton Cemetery is a reminder of the region's pioneer heritage.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1117.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 33° 39.454′ N, 101° 12.608′ W. Marker is in Crosbyton, Texas, in Crosby County. It is on U.S. 82 one mile east of Front Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crosbyton TX 79322, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is

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also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Julian M. Bassett (within shouting distance of this marker); Lamar Family (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. J. Pierce (about 400 feet away); Crosby County (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Rock House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Crosbyton (approx. 1.7 miles away); Work Building (approx. 1.7 miles away); Henry Clay Smith (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crosbyton.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

2. Crosbyton Cemetery Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

3. Crosbyton Cemetery Marker

View west on highway US-82.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.